The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

Become one with nature by lodging at these fully-equipped campsites, where guests can host a cookout and camp under the stars.
  • Main Details

  • Category Campground Resort
  • Website Fort Wilderness Campgrounds
  • AAA Rating 2 Diamonds
  • Address 4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, 32830
  • Phone 407 824-2900
  • Resort Information

  • Check In Time 1pm
  • Check Out Time 11am
  • Convention Space
  • DVC Villas
  • Extra Magic Hours
  • Room Charging
  • Shopping Delivery
  • Self Laundry
  • Valet Laundry
  • Important Dates

  • Opening November 19 1971
  • Dining and Lounges

  • Signature Dining
  • Table Service
  • Quick Service
  • Food Court
  • Character Dining
  • 24h Restaurant
  • Room Service No
  • Pool Bar
  • Indoor Bar
  • Room Types

  • Price Range $49 - $105
  • Transportation

  • Bus Transport
  • Monorail
  • Water Craft
  • Free Parking at Theme Parks
  • Valet Parking
  • Airline Check-In
  • Recreation

  • Boat Rental
  • Kid's Club
  • Playground
  • Splash Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Poolside Movies
  • Tennis Courts
  • Gym
  • Health Spa
  • Pools

  • Feature Pool
  • Pool Slide
  • Slide Length 67ft
  • Hot Tub
  • Quiet Pool
  • Pool-side Activities

The Fort Wilderness Meadows feature pool closed for refurbishment Jan 09, 2023 to Apr 16, 2023

Meadows feature pool closed for refurbishment Jan 30, 2018 to Feb 02, 2018

Fort Wilderness Campground closed for refurbishment Sep 11, 2017 to Sep 22, 2017

Fort Wilderness Campground Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool closed for refurbishment Mar 14, 2011 to Apr 22, 2011

The Fort Wilderness Meadows feature pool closed for refurbishment Jan 12, 2009 to Mar 20, 2009

Description

Guests can go back to nature at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The 700-acre resort features campsites and Wilderness Cabins in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere. Guests can explore a quieter side of Walt Disney World Resort with activities such as horseback riding, canoeing, carriage rides, boating or hiking on nature trails. There’s even an old-fashioned marshmallow roast and campfire sing-along, followed by a classic Disney movie under the stars every night.

Details

  • Opening Date:  November 19, 1971
  • Resort Area:  Magic Kingdom    
  • Resort Category: Campground 
  • Address:   4510 N Ft Wilderness Trail Lake Buena Vista, Florida  32830
  • Phone: (407) 824-2900
  • Fax:  (407) 824-3508
  • Resort Map

Room Information

Number of Rooms:  1,193 rooms comprised of 409 Wilderness cabins and 784 campsites

Check In/Check Out: Check in 1:00 PM, check out 11:00 AM

Room Types and Sizes

Tent-pop-up campsite - includes water and electricity.  For use with tents, pop-up vans or campers, motorhomes can not be accomodated on this type of site.  Tent/pop-up sites are located in loops 1500 and 2000.  Pets are not allowed.

Bedding options:
1 Pop-up or van camper-type vehicle plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests.
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsite includes:
charcoal bbq grill and picnic table, nearby comfort staion with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Full hook-up campsite - level paved pad campsites including power, water, and sewer.  For use with motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, van camper, pop-up type vehicle.  Sites are located in loops 1600-1900.  Pet friendly sites are available (charges and restrictions apply)
Bedding options:
1 RV plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsites include:
charcoal bbq grill and picnic table, nearby comfort staion with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Preferred campsite - level paved pad campsites including power, water, sewer, cable, and high speed internet modem (internet at an additional charge).  Preferred campsites can accomodate the following:  motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, van/camper, or pop up type vehicle, equipment up to 10'x60'.  Located in loops 100-300.  Pet friendly sites available (charges and restrictions apply)
Bedding options:
1 RV plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsites include:
charcoal bbq grill and picnic table, nearby comfort staion with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Premium campsite - larger level paved pad campsites in desirable locations including power, water, sewer, cable, and high speed internet modem (internet at an additional charge).  Premium campsites can accomodate the following:  big rigs, motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, van/camper or pop-up type vehicle.  Located in loops 400-1400.  Pet friendly sites available (charges and restrictions apply) 
Bedding options:
1 RV plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsites include:
premium picnic table and charcoal bbq grill, nearby comfort staion with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Campsite loops:

100 - Bay Tree Lane
200 - Palmetto Path
300 - Cypress Knee Circle
400 - Whispering Pine Way
500 - Buffalo Bend
600 - Sunny Sage Way
700 - Cinnamon Fern Way
800 - Jack Rabbit Run
900 - Quail Trail
1000 - Raccoon Lane
1100 - Possum Path
1200 - Dogwood Drive
1300 - Tumbleweed Turn
1400 - Little Bear Path & Big Bear Path
1500 - Cottontail Curl
1600 - Timber Trail
1700 - Hickory Hollow
1800 - Conestoga Trail
1900 - Wagon Wheel Way
2000 - Spanish Moss Lane

Wilderness Cabins - woods view
Bedding options:
1 double bed and 1 bunk bed in bedroom and 1 double sico bed in living room- sleeps 6+

Wilderness cabin loops:
2100- Bobcat Bend
2200- Arrowhead Way
2300- Shawnee Bend
2400- Settler's Bend
2500- Cedar Circle
2600- Moccasin Trail
2700- Heron Hollow
2800- Willow Way

Dining

Counter Service

Crockett's Tavern (4:30pm-10pm)
featuring smoothies, pizza, appetizers, and full service bar.  In the Settlement area, located next to Trail's End Restaurant 

Fort Wilderness Pavilion (operates seasonally)
Featuring beverages, including The Hurricane, appetizers, and live entertainment.

Meadows Snack Bar (operates seasonally)
Pool bar featuring beverages and snacks located near Meadow pool.

The Chuck Wagon (6:30am-10:15pm)
Snack bar located near the campfire sing a long

Refillable Mugs: Disney Rapid Fill Drink Mugs are sold at Food Courts and Quick Service Restaurants at all Walt Disney World Resort hotels, and can be used at any resort self-service beverage location. The prices of the mugs vary based on Guest preference for number of days for refills. A day consists of one calendar day, and additional days are consecutive. Learn more about Rapid Fill refillable mugs.

Table Service

Trail's End Restaurant (7:30am-10pm)
Buffet featuring home cooking.  Advanced dining reservations strongly recommended

Mickey's Backyard BBQ
Dinner show with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy and a buffet featuring ribs, baked chicken, and hot dogs.  Two table service credits are required on the Disney Dining Plan.  Advanced dining reservations strongly recommended.  Mickey's Backyard BBQ takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays near Pioneer Hall

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (5pm-6:45pm; 7:15-9pm; 9:30pm-11:15pm)
Dinner show and all you can eat buffet featuring:  fried chicken, bbq ribs, baked beans, vegetables, salad, fresh bread, strawberry shortcake, unlimited beer, wine, sangria, and soft drinks. Requires two table service credits on the Disney Dining Plan.  Advanced dining reservations strongly recommended.  Located in Pioneer Hall

Recreation

Pools

Meadows swimmin' pool- located in the Meadows recreation area in the middle of Fort Wilderness.  Includes a kiddie pool.

Jogging Trail

Fort Wilderness Excercise Trail- 3/4 mile trail between Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge

Playgrounds

Located at 300 loop, 1200/1300 loop, 1400 loop and 1600 loop

Arcades

Daniel Boone's Wilderness Arcade (7am-10pm)
Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade (7am-12am

Tennis Courts

Located in the Meadows Recreation area

Chip'N Dale's Campfire Sing a Long

Camp fire sing along and showing of a Disney Classic movie, located in the Meadows Recreation area.  Nightly, weather permitting

Waggin Trails Dog Park

Located next to the 300 loop.  Restrictions apply

Bike Rentals

Bike Barn (8am-6pm)- located in the Meadows Recreation area

Cane Pole Fishing

Catch and release fishing, rentals available from the Bike Barn.  30 minutes $4, whole day $8.86.  Bait available for purchase.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guest age 18 or older.

Fort Wilderness Marina

(10am-5pm) pontoon boats, sea racers, kayaks, canoes, and pedal boats available for rent

Rides

Tri-Circle D Ranch:  45 Minute guided trail rides (8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm) Check in is at the Fort Wilderness kennel (near the main parking lot) 30 minutes prior to ride time.  Reservations are recommended (407 wdw-play).  Credit card information is required to secure reservation at the time of booking.  Riders must be 9 years of age or older and at least 48 inches tall, maximum weight 250 pounds.  No camers or video equipment is allowed.  $42 per person

Pony rides (10am-5pm)- walk up only, parents may walk with the pony while children ride.  Children must be at least 2 years old and no more than 80 pounds.  $4 per child cash only 

Wagon Rides (7pm, 9:30pm):  45 Minute old fashioned wagon ride departs from in front of Pinoeer Hall.  Rides offered on a first come first served basis.  Wagons hold 30-35 people.  Children under 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Adult- $8.00 Child- $5.00
Wagons may be rented out for groups, reservations must be made in advance- $300 an hour

Carriage Rides (5:30pm-10pm): located at the main entrance near Crockett's Tavern- 30 minute carriage rides through Fort Wilderness $35 per person ages 3+.  Carriages hold 4 adults or 3 adults and 2 small children.  Carriage rides are weather dependant and reservations are recommended and can be made 90 days in advance.  The carriages are not wheelchair accessible.  Credit cards are not accepted for walkups.  There is a fee for no shows and cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.  To book in advance call (407) WDW-PLAY.

Wilderness Back Trail Adventure (8:30am, 11:30am): 2 Hour beginner (1 hour indoor safety training, 1 hour outdoors) Segway tour through Fort Wilderness.  Guests attending the 8:30am tour must provide their own transportation- there is no Disney transport at that time.  Full payment is required at the time of booking and cancellation less than 48 hours in advance or no shows will be charged the full tour amount.  Guests must have photo ID and be at least 16 years of age

Archery

(2:45pm-4:15pm):  Guided archery experience for guest 6 years of age and older.  Credit card information is due at the time of booking.  This experience may be booked up to 90 days in advance by calling (407)wdw-play.  Walk ups are accepted.  Located in the Meadow Recreation area. 

Basketball Courts

In the following locations:  200 loop, 300 loop, 900 loop, 1300 loop, 1400 loop, between the 1800 and 1900 loops.  Basketballs are available at the courts

Golf Cart Rentals

Carts can be reserved up to one year in advance, remaining carts will be available for rental at the Bike Barn on a first come first served basis.  Rental period- 1pm-11am the following day.  Prices:  per day $57.51  per week  $402.57  Drivers must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license.  Guests must be at least 18 years old to rent a golf cart.

Beaches

Swimming is not allowed

Shopping

Meadow Trading Post (8am-10pm)

Settlement Trading Post (9am-10pm)

Transportation

Bus Stop Locations: 
Pioneer Hall
Meadow Trading Post
Lodge Parking lot
Outpost
at each camping loop
Creekside Meadow group camping

Water Taxi

Water Taxi to Wilderness Lodge and Contemporary (6:45am-11:30pm)

Water Taxi to the Magic Kingdom - 30 minutes before park opening until 45 minutes after park closing